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Cherry blossom time

Mon, Apr 1, 1 a.m.

By Jackie Hiltz

"Cherry diplomacy" made Seattle one the premier cherry blossom cities in the U.S. Some history and a guide to the best blossom-viewing spots in town.

Is Mount Rainier too white?

Wed, Jan 2, 12:01 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Preserving our natural heritage will require engaging a larger share of the population in outdoor activities. The National Parks won't survive on support from white people with white hair.

Scandinavian birchboard: Bad art or ironically insightful?

Fri, Dec 7, 6 a.m.

By Zachariah Bryan

The Nordic Heritage Museum explores whether Scandinavian kitsch strikes a chord in those who view it.

Learning to love a Puget Sound winter

Mon, Nov 26, 8:15 p.m.

By Jackie Hiltz

Soggy, gray and chilly, but also green: Reflections of a former newcomer to Seattle on the pleasures of Western Washington's winters.

The MV Coho: A low-budget response to winter tropics cravings

Thu, Nov 22, 11:51 p.m.

By Sue Frause

The Coho sails between Port Angeles and Victoria, BC any time of year. Plus, it's easy on your wallet.

Can a French port on the Mediterranean aspire to Seattle-like success?

Tue, Nov 20, 12:01 a.m.

By Ronald Holden

Marseille is about to stage a singular event, the kind of undertaking that Seattle used to build its brand internationally.

BoltBus: Cheap fares, free WiFi, occasional fire

Fri, Nov 9, 6 a.m.

By Sue Frause

If all goes according to plan, BoltBus can take you to Vancouver for just $1. Murphy's Law though, still applies.

Iceland comes calling at Staple & Fancy

Fri, Oct 12, 1:48 p.m.

By Sue Frause

Iceland and its food, writers and music are knock-knock-knocking on Seattle's door this weekend.

As the world's towers turn

Wed, Oct 10, midnight

By Knute Berger

The world's towers stop off in Seattle to discuss the role of tech and storytelling in the adrenaline tourism game. Come on up!

How to pull back from the 'fiscal cliff'

Sun, Oct 7, 9 p.m.

By H.S. Wright III

Op-ed: A Seattle business leader recounts the ill effects on business from the uncertainty over our debt and taxation issues. The answer is at hand: Simpson-Bowles.

David James Duncan turns loss into great success

Tue, Jul 17, midnight

By Anthony B. Robinson

Thoughts from a great Western writer on loss, wilderness and moving on.

A different road map from Rick Steves

Fri, Jul 13, midnight

By Collin Tong

A well-known Edmonds travel firm takes a new tack, trying to hit a sweet spot with Americans visiting Europe.

Tasting NW flavors in surprising places

Wed, Jun 27, midnight

By Sue Frause

From Penn Cove mussels in Montana to Columbia Valley wines in the Baltics, sometimes foreign flavor means familiar flavors.

Seattle in Korea: a world's fair tale

Tue, Jun 26, midnight

By Knute Berger

World's fairs are still happening. This year, a small port city in Korea attempts to do what Seattle did in 1962.

Whale-watching boats: no 'room' for the orcas

Tue, Jun 12, midnight

By Daniel Jack Chasan

A recent tiff over showing a critical look at whale-watching activities illustrates a bigger issue: Is there a way to move forward that is good for all? Maybe so.